Updating a previous report, Brag Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports University of Southern California head coach Pete Carroll is trying to lure UCLA offensive coordinator Norm Chow to be his offensive coordinator if he agrees to become the Seattle Seahawks next head coach.

Don Banks, of SI.com, reports the Seattle Seahawks may hire UCLA offensive coordinator Norm Chow to their coaching staff if University of Southern California head coach Pete Carroll is hired as head coach.

The Associated Press reports the University of California Los Angeles hired former Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow Monday, Jan. 21, to the same position. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow cleared the air with QB Vince Young after the draft. Chow wanted the team to draft QB Matt Leinart, who he was more familiar with and was picked by the Arizona Cardinals. Chow said, "We both understood the situation. We talked about it. I wasn't sitting around here pining away for Matt, but if we had to choose he was the one because I knew him better. Vince understood that. It wasn't a big deal for either of us and we got started."

Titansonline.com reports Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher was asked how he sees offensive coordinator Norm Chow's offense improving from last year to this year and he replied: "What he's done is taking a hard look at things he did last year and come away realizing how close we really were. We were a few plays or a play away in four or five games in winning games. What he's committed to doing is taking advantage of the people he has and unfortunately we lost a lot of those people last year. He's real excited about it and he has a good understanding of the defenses in the National Football League. I think you will see some significant improvement from our football team. That's not necessarily tied to Coach Chow, but it's tied to the fact that this team has gotten better offensively."

Jonathan Hutton, of the Titans Radio Network, reports Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow started implementing small changes to the offensive scheme Monday, May 15, since only veterans were present. QBs Billy Volek and Matt Mauck both took snaps in the two hour workout and head coach Jeff Fisher said Volek looked good. He added, "[Billy] has been working a lot with Coach Chow...and we're doing some things and he's excited about it and he's executing very well."

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports USC QB Matt Leinart said Wednesday, Feb. 1, it would be cool if he rejoined Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow in Tennessee it the Titans drafted him with their No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft. Leinart knows plenty could happen between now and the draft. "It is so early to really talk about it, the scouting process is so early,'' he said. "But me and coach Chow had a great relationship in college at USC. I still talk with him quite a bunch. Who knows what could happen with the draft. I am going to go wherever, to whatever team takes me. If it's coach Chow, then we'll re-ignite our relationship that we once had at USC and I'll play for the Titans.''

David Climer, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow is not interested leaving the Titans for the University of Tennessee to become their offensive coordinator. There was some speculation Chow was unhappy in the NFL and return to the college game. "Absolutely 100 percent baloney," said Chow. Those who assume that Chow is miserable in his first NFL season and is job hunting are wrong, he says. Chow admits that the college-to-pro learning curve has been steeper than he expected but it is the kind of challenge that drives him. And with the current 2-7 record, Chow understands that job security cannot be taken for granted. He's been around the block a time or two. And that's why he's keeping his options open.

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports under offensive coordinator Norm Chow, the Tennessee Titans are expected to take fewer shots downfield and focus more on short and mid-range passes, with the occasional deep ball. Primary targets will be running backs and tight ends for McNair, who is expected to get rid of the ball quicker and be out of the pocket more.

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports after coaching 32 years at the college level, Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow feels like a rookie coach. "I am very apprehensive," said Chow, who spent the last four years at Southern California. "I'll be honest with you: I am concerned. But the nice thing about it is there are four preseason games."

Teresa M. Walker, of The Associated Press, reports Tennessee Titans QB Steve McNair feels like his hands have been untied in offensive coordinator Norm Chow's scheme. "We can do just about anything we want in this offense as far as being a quarterback and making changes," McNair said. "The only thing he asks is why we did that, and give him a good reason. I think that is something we haven't had in the past. As a quarterback, that's the exciting part about being a quarterback. Being a leader, you have to have that leeway to where you can change plays and not just put yourself in a bind."

The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow has drawn up a few plays featuring RBs Travis Henry and Chris Brown in the same backfield. Chow noted that the biggest worry for now is not tipping off the defense as to whether the offense executes a pass or run. "That's what we're doing now, experimenting with a couple things to see what we can work with," Chow said.

The Tennessean reports Tennessee Titans QB Steve McNair will wear a wristband to help translate numbered instructions from offensive coordinator Norm Chow and quarterbacks coach Craig Johnson into a play call. Chow will radio plays from the press box coaching booth to Johnson on the sideline, who will then radio them to McNair. Johnson spent part of practice Wednesday, June 15, testing out the system by calling plays off a script into a walkie-talkie. "We've all got to be on the same page from top to bottom," said McNair. "When you're pulling against each other, that's when it gets confusing. Me, Craig and Norm have done well together so far and I don't think we'll have any problem relaying it from one guy to the next in plenty of time."

Paul Kuharsky, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow plans to use motion with the receivers, running backs and tight ends on a large share of his plays. Chow said that he is confident the offense will have the motion mastered before the season starts. "That's why we're trying it now," Chow said. "If we have clock problems or too many men on the line of scrimmage, I'm not dumb. If we can't work it we aren't going to force it, no way."

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow's transition to the NFL is going well. Chow is still adjusting to a new way of life on and off the field in the NFL. He arrives at work early each morning and doesn't return to his hotel until late at night. Chow is on a mission of his own; to have the same level of success in the NFL as he did at USC. QB Steve McNair said, "Chow is a guy who all he wants is first downs, no matter how we get it — if it's a 5-yard pass, a 6-yard pass, a 7-yard run — that's what he's looking for.'' There will be more shifting at the line of scrimmage, which will force defenses to change calls quickly and, ideally, make mistakes more often. Then the Titans plan to capitalize on those mistakes. Chow also wants his offense to spend less time in the huddle. Head coach Jeff Fisher said the transition has gone even better than expected.

TitansOnline.com reports Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow has had success communicating his offensive philosophy with the team's younger players thus far during practice sessions. "We knew that would be the case once we hired him, but after a couple of days of watching the young players in the system, specifically the receivers, it shows," head coach Jeff Fisher said.

Paul Kuharsky, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans new offensive coordinator Norman Chow is expected to make some minor adjustments to the team's playbook, while making it simpler for young players to understand. ''Maybe we can tweak a little thing here to fit a little bit better or change a word here or there to make it easier on the quarterback and a young team," Chow said. "It's been in place and it's been successful. Why tinker with it?''

Updating a previous report, the Associated Press reports the Tennessee Titans have hired Norman Chow as their new offensive coordinator. Chow will be introduced at a Wednesday press conference, Feb. 9.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the Tennessee Titans have offered their offensive coordinator job to Norman Chow. Chow, who served as USC's offensive coordinator last season, could accept the Titans' offer as early as this week, a source close to the situation told the Los Angeles Times.

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said he was quite impressed with Norman Chow during his interview Friday, Feb. 4. "This is the first step in the process, and the process will continue,'' Fisher said. ''I was impressed with everything that took place. We had a very good visit.'' Chow, who served as USC's offensive coordinator last season, was not offered the offensive coordinator job, but did meet with Titans quarterback Steve McNair, members of the offensive coaching staff and discussed what life would be like in the NFL.

Updating ongoing reports, according to Teresa M. Walker of the Associated Press, the Tennessee Titans are currently engaged in talks with USC offensive coordinator Norman Chow about becoming their offensive coordinator. Sources told the Los Angeles Times that Chow might meet with Titans head coach Jeff Fisher in Nashville this weekend. Chow also told the Times he'd "have to be" interested in the Titans' opening.

Updating a previous report, the Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said he wants to speak with USC offensive coordinator Norman Chow about becoming the team's offensive coordinator. The Titans, who could interview Chow as early as Thursday, Feb. 3, are looking for a replacement to departed coordinator Mike Heimerdinger.